Halong Violet Cruise

The Violet is small and exquisite sleeping cruise in Halong and that's a perfect choice for couple, small family who want enjoy Halong bay in private style. The cruise will take you to where you want & serve you as you need.

Overview

With just five luxurious cabins, the Violet gives visitors an exclusive look at the wonders of Halong Bay. In this small yet luxurious craft, visitors can appreciate the bay’s massive scale, the boat’s red sails dwarfed by the bay’s towering limestone islands.

Built to resemble a traditional Asian junk, the wood-clad Violet features gleaming wooden floors, opulent silks and velvets, and cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the breathtaking views. Guests will find all the amenities they would expect in a larger vessel, including a gym and sauna, a spa with unrivaled views, a restaurant and a lounge, and a rooftop sundeck. For an intimate experience of Halong Bay, there is nothing to compare to the lovely Violet.

Deluxe
The Violet has two special deluxe rooms. We named them Water and Mountain – the key elements of Halong Bay. And they are individually designed. The Water Deluxe has a king bed and a soft white ocean-like ambiance surrounds you in the room. The Mountain comes with a Twin and carries a more yellowish tone. Both cabins are equipped with elegant furnishings and attention-to detail artifacts. They are located on the main deck with 25sqm floor space (5sqm for balcony) and have a private balcony. The bathroom is made of Italian marble with a walk-in shower and a Jacuzzi.

Suite
The Violet suites read like a romantic fairytale. The four are called Dragon, Phoenix, Moon (double) and Cloud (Twin). As the Deluxe all four come with its single designed 1930 Indochine décor. Large windows give full view to the Bay. While the Phoenix and Dragon come more in reddish hue with golden or silver deco elements and fabrics, the Cloud and the Moon have a more dreamy-white or wistful sky-blue outfit. All of them are pay meticulous attention to detail: plush king solid wood beds, exotic dark furniture, charming fabrics and decorative walls and ceilings paintings to feel like a regal. The suites sit on the upper deck with 38 sqm space including stunning bay views from the private balcony (5sqm).

Kick back and relax at our spacious restaurant and bar, complete with candlelight for those looking for a romantic dining experience. Savour our daily fresh seafood – straight from the Mekong – or try our chef’s creative Vietnamese fusion cuisine. Or even better, do both. The ideal place to watch the gentle rays of the sun descent over the horizon whilst sipping a glass of champagne.

Lounge area with Library
Want to put your feet up and enjoy the tranquility of the river? Snuggle up with a book at our lounge and library. We have a diverse collection of reading material – books and magazines for all literary tastes. The lighting is soft on the eyes and yet, bright enough for easy reading.

Sun deck
Quaff the sun’s ray at our sundeck. Lay back on our sunbathing lounge chairs and feel the gentle warmth of the Vietnamese sun. We offer Tai Chi classes every morning.

Life on board
Imagine waking up to the sweet warble of chirping. The early rays of the sun start to kiss the curtains and floor of your beautiful cabin. The smell of coffee – strong but not pungent – gently glides to your cabin.

You slip into the Jacuzzi – warm and inviting – and the bubbles start to tenderly massage you. You put on your clothes and walk to the dining room. All along you are greeted by the cherubic smiles of the staff. You think to yourself, “Soon, they will not be staff to me but friends.”
You decide to have breakfast with the rest of the guests. A big spread lays before you. Western cuisine. Asian food. Fusion delights.

You get ready for the adventurous day ahead of you. Ah, kayaking. You have thought about kayaking since the day you left your home country. And now, you will soon experience the dash of adventure and the hint of danger that goes with it.

And you look forward to returning to Violet. To another sumptuous dinner. To a dip in your Jacuzzi and to a well-deserved massage.

As you lay your head on the soft pillow, your thoughts wander to the day after. And you wish this experience never ends.

Activities

Tai Chi classes

Vietnamese cooking workshop

Kayaking

Bamboo rowing boat at fishing village

Biking in National park with 3 days tours

Halong Bay nature and culture presentation

Special cave dinner on request (charters mainly)

Books and magazines (Violet only)

Fitness and Sauna (Violet only)

Spa

Conference & meeting equipment on request (charters mainly)

2 Days/ 1 nights

Spa services are available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.

16.00 Arrive at the Van Gia floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to theVan Gia Fishing Village. There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $15 per person.

Cooking class in the late afternoon.At 07:30pm another delicious meal - dinner is served.

Day 02: HALONG VIOLET CRUISE TOURS: Visit Halong bay - beach (Brunch)

Early morning with complimentary tea, coffee and pastries are served in the restaurant. You also enjoy a taichi class on the sundeck.

Enjoy early morning swimming – in the Bay. By tender boat we bring the guests to a natural white sandy stretch of a beach with crystal clear water - Titop island. Sporty ones can climb up to a hill top to have a last view from above over the Halong Bay before we return to the boat and cruise slowly back to habour.

During our trundle, a buffet brunch is served on Violet Halong cruise before we arrive at the shore at around 11.00h. The crew will bid you farewell and you disembark with our tender boat to the Tuan Chau Pier.

PM: Enjoy delicious lunch while sailing through the Halong Bay, passing through picturesque areas like the Mat Quy and Am islets.

Visit Tien Ong Cave. The Cave is huge – about 2.000 sqm – and is peppered with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, formed out of ancient limestone karsts about 700,000 years ago. The cave is four meters above sea level. This visit will last approximately 20 minutes.

Visit Cua Van Fishing Village, the biggest and oldest fishing village in Halong Bay via a pleasant boat ride (a maximum of four persons per boat). You will pass by this ancient village which comprises floating houses and floating schools – simply irresistible.

Cooking class in the late afternoon.At 07:30pm another delicious meal - dinner is served.

08.15: Transfer by tender to our day boat, Sunset. Breakfast will be served as the boat sets sail for the Surprise cave.09.30:Arrive at the Surprise cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes.

10.30 Set sail for the Luon Cave. Join the kayaking excursion to the Luon cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking duration is about 45 minutes. There will also be time for relaxing on board with beautiful scenery.

12.15 Lunch is served.13.30 Set sail for the Pearl Farm Village, and visit Pearl Factory.14.30 Depart form the Pearl Farm Village area and sail for the Titop island to rejoin the main boat.15.00 Return to the main boat and free time for spa, massage and sightseeing till dinner.

Day 03: HALONG VIOLET CRUISE TOURS: Visit Halong bay - beach (Brunch)

Early morning with complimentary tea, coffee and pastries are served in the restaurant. You also enjoy a taichi class on the sundeck.​

Enjoy early morning swimming – in the Bay. By tender boat we bring the guests to a natural white sandy stretch of a beach with crystal clear water - Titop island. Sporty ones can climb up to a hill top to have a last view from above over the Halong Bay before we return to the boat and cruise slowly back to habour.

During our trundle, a buffet brunch is served on Violet boat before we arrive at the shore at around 11.00h. The crew will bid you farewell and you disembark with our tender boat to the Tuan Chau Pier.

What's included?

PACKAGE PRICE: IN USD

Trip

Cabin

Single

Double/twin

2 days/ 1 night

Deluxe

450

550

Suite

500

650

3 days/ 2 night

Deluxe

650

850

Suite

800

1000

​Peak season surcharge:

25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:

Under 05 yro: free of charge (sharing bed with parents)

05-12 yro: Child Rate above adult cost (sharing cabin with parents)

Over 12 yro: Full adult’s cost (difference cabin)

INCLUSION

Taxes, service charge

Entrance fees

English speaking guide on board

Cooking class

All meals on board

Tai Chi class

Kayaking on the 3 days tours

Cycling on Cat Ba Island

NOTE

Please pack your luggage and place it in the corridor before 9.00 AM on your last cruise day. Our crew will assist you with your

luggage during disembarkation. Please settle your bill at the bar before 10.30 on this morning.

Due to weather conditions the above itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.

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Testimonial

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